Health Hazards: Decomposing possum carcasses pose severe health risks to your family and pets. As decay progresses, harmful bacteria including Salmonella, E.coli, Clostridium, and Streptococcus multiply rapidly. These pathogens become airborne through ventilation systems, contaminating your indoor air quality and potentially causing respiratory infections, gastrointestinal illness, and skin irritations.
Disease Vector Attraction: Dead possums attract flies, maggots, beetles, and other scavenging insects that carry additional diseases. These pests can quickly spread throughout your home, creating secondary infestations that require extensive treatment. Rats and mice are also drawn to the scent, potentially establishing new colonies in your roof space.
Structural Damage Prevention: Bodily fluids from decomposing possums can seep through insulation, ceiling materials, and wall cavities, causing permanent staining, wood rot, and compromised structural integrity. The acidic nature of these fluids can corrode metal fixtures, damage electrical wiring, and create expensive repair requirements.
Property Value Protection: Lingering odours from delayed possum disposal can become permanently embedded in building materials, significantly reducing your property's market value. Professional dead animal smell removal by our local possum experts prevents long-term devaluation and maintains your home's investment potential.
